Use of dental mirror in microsurgical practice

J Craniofac Surg. 2009 Jan;20(1):201-2. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e318191cfe3.

Abstract

In this article, we introduce the use of dental mirror during microsurgery. We have been using no. 4 dental mirror during microvascular anastomoses and nerve coaptations for the last 6 months successfully and found that, as a cheap and easily obtainable instrument, it has facilitated our practice. We are strongly recommending the use of dental mirrors in microsurgical practice and inclusion to every microsurgery instrument set.

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical / instrumentation*
  • Animals
  • Dental Instruments*
  • Microsurgery / instrumentation*
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / instrumentation
  • Rats
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / instrumentation